Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., addressed reporters after participating in a breakfast event with NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and other Democratic members in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Ocasio-Cortez characterized the gathering as ‘productive,’ emphasizing its focus on policy discussions and strategic planning for future elections.
The meeting, which included prominent Democrats from both the House and Senate, aimed to align on key policy priorities such as housing, healthcare, and climate change. Ocasio-Cortez highlighted the importance of cross-partisan collaboration to advance Democratic legislative goals, particularly in the context of upcoming state and local elections.
While the event was framed as a strategic discussion, some analysts noted that the meeting may also serve as a way to build political alliances and bolster support for Mamdani’s mayoral campaign. Ocasio-Cortez’s involvement underscores the significant influence of congressional Democrats in shaping local political narratives and policy agendas.